- Source of Wealth: TV Shows, Cuisine
- Age: 49
- Birth Place: Rome, Italy
- Height: 5′ 2″ (1.57 m)
- Marital Status: Married Todd Thompson (m. 2003)
- Full Name: Giada Pamela De Laurentiis
- Nationality: Italian, American
- Date of Birth: August 22, 1970
- Ethnicity: Italian
- Occupation: TV Personality, Chef
- Children: Jade Marie De Laurentiis Thompson
Giada De Laurentiis’ net worth is $15 million. She is a popular Italian-American chef, television personality and writer. Most of her assets have been earned through the Food Network’s program, Giada at Home. She has also co-hosted NBC’s Today.
Giadawas born in Rome, Italy. Her mother, Veronica De Laurentiis, was a professional actress. Her first husband, Alex De Benedetti, was a successful actor and producer. Giada studied at the Le Cordon Bleu, Paris. She aspired to become a pastry chef. In fact, she has always been a self-proclaimed chocoholic.
When she returned to the USA, she kept working as a professional chef in various Los Angeles restaurants. She also spent some time as a stylist. In 2002, she was honored by Food Network after styling a piece for Food Magazine. She is also the founder of GDL Foods, a popular catering business. Giada is currently married to a fashion designer, Todd Thompson, and plans to focus on her career.